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Living cells were discovered by
  • a)
    Robert Hooke
  • b)
    Purkinje
  • c)
    Leeuwenhoek
  • d)
    Robert Brown
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
Robert Hooke, a scientist, was the first person to discover the existence of cells with the help of a microscope in 1665 but they were dead cells.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek, in 1674 with the improved microscope, discovered free-living cells of algae Spirogyra in pond water for the first time.

The combining capacity of an element is called 
  • a)
    Valency 
  • b)
    Atomicity 
  • c)
    Atomic number 
  • d)
    Valence electron
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
  • The combining capacity of an element is known as its valency.
  • Valency is the number of valence electrons in outer shell that take part in the chemical reaction.

Which of the following is not a mixture? 
a) Soap solution
b) Blood
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Coal
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
Carbon dioxide is not a mixture since it contain fixed ratio of oxygen and carbon in 2:1, which is a property of compound not a mixture.

A desert is ...................
  • a)
    an endless stretch of sand
  • b)
    without rainfall
  • c)
    without vegetation
  • d)
    all of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Parth Nambiar answered
Desert

Desert is a geographical region that is characterized by extreme dryness and lack of precipitation. It is a vast expanse of land that receives very little rainfall, and as a result, vegetation is scarce, and sand is abundant.

Endless stretch of sand

Deserts are often associated with endless stretches of sand dunes, but this is not always the case. While sand dunes are a common feature of many deserts, there are also rocky deserts, and deserts that are characterized by vast plains of gravel and dirt.

Without rainfall

Deserts are defined by their lack of rainfall, with many receiving less than 10 inches of rain per year. This lack of rainfall is often due to their location, such as being situated in areas that are far from oceans or other moisture sources.

Without vegetation

The extreme dryness of deserts means that vegetation is scarce, with many deserts being home to only a few types of plants that are adapted to the harsh desert environment. These plants often have specialized adaptations to help them survive in the arid conditions, such as the ability to store water in their leaves or roots.

All of the above

In conclusion, deserts are characterized by their lack of rainfall, scarcity of vegetation, and often vast stretches of sand or rocky terrain. These features make deserts some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, but they are also home to a variety of unique and fascinating plant and animal species that have adapted to the harsh desert environment.

Identify the correct symbol of Gold. 
  • a)
    Go 
  • b)
    Gd 
  • c)
    Ge 
  • d)
    Au 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, taken from the Latin word for gold- Aurum. Its atomic number is 79.

The atom is indivisible, was proposed by
  • a)
    Einstein
  • b)
    Lavoisier
  • c)
    Dalton
  • d)
    Proust
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Yes john Dalton say this first but this was expect after because this is made up of electron protein and nuetron

The smell of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas
  • a)
    pleasant
  • b)
    of rotten egg
  • c)
    of burning sulphur
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Hydrogen sulfide is a flammable, colorless gas with a characteristic odour of rotten eggs. It is commonly known as hydrosulfuric acid, sewer gas, and stink damp. People can smell it at low levels.

The cell organelles (other than the nucleus) which contain DNA are
  • a)
    plastids and lysosomes
  • b)
    mitochondria and Golgi apparatus
  • c)
    Golgi apparatus and lysosomes
  • d)
    plastids and mitochondria
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Mohit Rajpoot answered
Both mitochondria and plastids possess  their  own genetic material and ribosomes .
The mitochondria DNA and plastid DNA possess genes which produce the proteins necessary for the functioning  of mitochondria and plastids  respectively. 

Na+ has 12 neutrons and 10 electrons. Which of the following statement is correct?
  • a)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 10 and mass number 22 
  • b)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 11 and mass number 23
  • c)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 10 and mass number 23  
  • d)
    Na+ has atomic number equal to 11 and mass number 22
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The chemical symbol Na+ represents a sodium ion. The atomic number of sodium (Na) is 11, which means it has 11 protons.
Given that Na+ has 12 neutrons, we can determine the mass number by adding the number of neutrons to the number of protons. So, for Na+:
Mass number = Number of neutrons + Number of protons Mass number = 12 neutrons + 11 protons Mass number = 23
The atomic number remains unchanged because it is determined by the number of protons, which is characteristic of each element. The loss or gain of electrons to form ions does not change the atomic number.
Therefore, the correct statement is: Na+ has an atomic number equal to 11 and a mass number of 23.

If a plant cell is kept in a hypotonic solution, it will
  • a)
    Increase in its volume
  • b)
    Maintain the same volume
  • c)
    Decrease in its volume
  • d)
    Burst
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
When the plant cell is placed in a hypotonic solution , it takes up water by osmosis and starts to swell, but the cell wall prevents it from bursting.

Which one of the following phrases would be incorrect to use?
  • a)
    A mole of an element
  • b)
    A mole of a compound
  • c)
    An atom of an element
  • d)
    An atom of a compound
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
 it  will be incorrect to say that  an  atom of  a compound   because, 
Every combination of atoms is a molecule. A compound is a molecule made of atoms  from different elements. All compounds are molecules , but not all molecules are compounds.

Which of the following is the chemical symbol for nitrogen gas?
  • a)
    N2
  • b)
    N
  • c)
    N3
  • d)
    Ni
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mahi Chauhan answered
The chemical formula of Nitrogen is N but Nitrogen exists in the molecule of two ions hence the chemical symbol of Nitrogen gas is written as N2.

Blood is
  • a)
    Acidic
  • b)
    Alkaline
  • c)
    Variable
  • d)
    Neutral
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohini Seth answered
Fats are stored in the human body as adipose tissue. Adipose tissue serves as a storage site for fat.

Which out of the following is not a function of the vacuole? 
  • a)
    Storage 
  • b)
    Providing turgidity and rigidity to the cell 
  • c)
    Waste excretion
  • d)
    Locomotion
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lata Krishna answered
THE REASON IS THAT
the vacoule are the membranous vescicular structure in the cell of the living organisms.the vacoulee are involved in the storage of food material.the presence of vacules provides rigidity and shape to the cell with the help of turbulence.the wastes from the cells can be excreted with the help of the movement of the vacoule s. the vacoules are not responsible for locomotions.
THUS, THE CORRECT ANSWER IS OPTION D
IT HOPEFULLY HELP YOU.

The only cell organelle present in prokaryotic cell is 
  • a)
    mitochondria 
  • b)
    ribosome 
  • c)
    plastids 
  • d)
    lysosome
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lokesh Kumar answered
Ribosomes are a cell structure that makes protein. Protein  is needed for many cell  functions such as repairing damage or directing chemical processes. Ribosomes can be found floating within the cytoplasm  or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.

1.0 mole CO2 contains
  • a)
    6.022 x 10-23 atoms of carbon
  • b)
    6.022 X 10-23 atoms of oxygen
  • c)
    6.022 x 1023 molecules of CO2
  • d)
    3g atom of CO2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Verma answered
  • One mole of CO2 = one mole of C = 6.02×10 23 atoms of carbon.
  • One mole of CO2 = two moles of O = 2×6.02×1023= 12.04×10 23 atoms of oxygen.
  • One mole of CO2​ = 6.02×1023 molecules of CO2
Note: 6.02×1023 is Avogadro's number and represents number of atoms/molecules present in one mole of substance.

Engulfing of food materials or foreign bodies by cells like Amoeba is called
  • a)
    diffusion
  • b)
    endocytosis
  • c)
    osmosis
  • d)
    plasmolysis
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
Organisms like Amoeba have flexible cell membrane due to which they can take in food material or engulf foreign bodies through the process called endocytosis.

Find the average speed of a bicycle if it completes two round of a circular track of radius 140m twice in 5min 52 sec.
  • a)
    10m/s
  • b)
    5m/s
  • c)
    2m/s
  • d)
    4m/s
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
Radius of truck = r = 140m 
circumfarance
Time taken to cover the distance = t = 5 min 52 sec = 352 sec
Since it complete 2 rounds, therefor distance it travels is 2 times of circumference. 

Find out the correct sentence. 
  • a)
    Enzymes packed in lysosomes are made through RER
  • b)
    Rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic reticulum produce lipid and protein respectively
  • c)
    Endoplasmic reticulum is related to the destruction of plasma membrane
  • d)
    Nucleoid is present inside the nucleoplasm of eukaryotic nucleus
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
Option B: Rough endoplasmic reticulum produce proteins and smooth endoplasmic reticulum produce lipids. Hence, given statement is wrong. 
Option C: Endoplasmic reticulum is related with the making of plasma membrane. It makes the proteins (with the help of ribosomes) and lipids which are used for membrane synthesis. Hence, given statement is false.
Option D: Nuclear material of a prokaryotic cell consists of a single chromosome which is not membrane bound and lies naked in cytoplasm. Such, nuclear region of cytoplasm is called as nucleoid. Hence, given statement is wrong.
Option A: Lysosomal enzymes are made by rough endoplasmic reticulum. The ribosomes present on rough endoplasmic reticulum are involved in protein synthesis. Almost all enzymes are proteins
So, the correct answer is 'Enzymes packed in lysosomes are made through RER (rough endoplasmic reticulum)'

The process of separation of insoluble solids from a liquid is called:
  • a)
    Filtration
  • b)
    Decantation 
  • c)
    Crystallisation 
  • d)
    Evaporation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
Filtration is a method for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid. When a mixture of sand and water is filtered: the sand stays behind in the filter paper (it becomes the residue ) the water passes through the filter paper (it becomes the filtrate).

Identify the correct one from the following statements. 
  • a)
    Elements can be changed into simpler substances. 
  • b)
    Compound has variable composition 
  • c)
    The mixture has properties similar to its components. 
  • d)
    Brass is a compound of Copper and Zinc
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
option ( c) The mixture has properties similar to its compound is the correct answer. 
 
Explanation:- 
This is because in a mixture, the constituent particles are not mixed chemically.
They are mixed physically and can be separated fairly easily by physical Methods.
Thus they show the properties of components.
Example can be alloys.

Which of the following is not correct? 
  • a)
    SI unit of temperature is kelvin 
  • b)
    SI unit of pressure is Newton
  • c)
    SI unit of density is kg/m3 
  • d)
    1 litre = 1000 cm3 - 1 dm3 
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kritika Bose answered
SI Units of Measurement

SI units are the International System of Units, which is the modern form of the metric system. It is used in scientific and technical fields as a standard system of measurement. The SI system has seven base units, which are used to derive all other units of measurement.

SI Units of Temperature, Pressure, Density and Volume

Temperature: The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin (K), not Celsius (°C).

Pressure: The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), not atm (atmosphere).

Density: The SI unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m3).

Volume: The SI unit of volume is cubic meter (m3). However, liter (L) is also commonly used as a non-SI unit of volume. 1 L = 1000 cm3 = 1 dm3.

Conclusion

Option B is not correct because the SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), not atm (atmosphere). Atm is a non-SI unit of pressure. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

70-80 % of volume of a mature plant cell is occupied by
  • a)
    endoplasmic reticulum
  • b)
    nucleus
  • c)
    cytoplasm
  • d)
    vacuole
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
The mature cell has simple tissues rather than meristematic tissues so they will not divide and plant cell needs vacuole to make itself rigid and various excretion and storage works are also done by the vacuoles.
So, the vacuoles perform majority of the tasks of the plant cell and hence this is the reason, a mature plant cell has 70-80% of vacuoles in them.

Equations of motion can be used for a body having
  • a)
    uniform motion
  • b)
    non-uniform motion
  • c)
    uniform acceleration
  • d)
    non-uniform acceleration
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
The equations of motion are applicable only when the body moves with uniform acceleration. A body under constant acceleration is uniformly accelerated motion.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?
  • a)
    Matter is made up of particles
  • b)
    Particles of matter are always in state of motion
  • c)
    Matter is continuous in nature
  • d)
    Particles of matter attract each other
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Incorrect Statement: Matter is continuous in nature.

Explanation:

Matter is made up of small particles called atoms and molecules that have mass and occupy space. These particles are not continuous but are separated by empty spaces. Therefore, the statement that "matter is continuous in nature" is incorrect.

Evidence Supporting the Correct Statements:

a) Matter is made up of particles:

The concept of matter being made up of small particles was first proposed by the Greek philosopher Democritus in the 5th century BC. This idea was later supported by scientists like John Dalton, who proposed the atomic theory of matter in the 19th century. Today, we know that matter is made up of atoms and molecules.

b) Particles of matter are always in a state of motion:

Particles of matter are always in motion, even when they appear to be at rest. This motion can be either random or organized. The kinetic theory of matter explains that the temperature of matter is related to the speed of its particles. When matter is heated, the particles move faster and vice versa.

d) Particles of matter attract each other:

Particles of matter attract each other due to the presence of forces like gravitational, electric, and magnetic forces. These forces allow particles to stick together and form larger structures like molecules, crystals, and even planets.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the statement that "matter is continuous in nature" is incorrect. Matter is made up of small particles that are separated by empty spaces. These particles are always in motion and attract each other due to the presence of forces.

The percentage of hydrogen in water is______.
  • a)
    1.11%
  • b)
    11.11%
  • c)
    8.89 %
  • d)
    88.9%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Sharma answered
There is also one mole of oxygen atoms weighing 16.00 grams in the mole of water and that of hydrogen is 2.00 gram.
To get the percentage of hydrogen, divide the 2 by 18 and multiply by 100.
i.e. Percentage of hydrogen = (2/18) x 100 = 11.11%

Which is not represented by 1 mole of nitrogen gas? 
  • a)
    6.023 x 1023 N2 molecules 
  • b)
    22.4 L of N2 at STP 
  • c)
    6.023 x 1023 nitrogen atoms 
  • d)
    28 g of nitrogen.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Representation of 1 mole of nitrogen gas

- 1 mole of any substance is defined as the amount of the substance that contains Avogadro's number of particles, which is approximately 6.023 x 10^23.
- Nitrogen gas, represented by the chemical formula N2, is a diatomic molecule made up of two nitrogen atoms.
- Therefore, 1 mole of nitrogen gas contains 6.023 x 10^23 N2 molecules.

Options and their representation

a) 6.023 x 10^23 N2 molecules

- This option is correct as it represents 1 mole of nitrogen gas, which contains Avogadro's number of N2 molecules.

b) 22.4 L of N2 at STP

- This option is also correct as 1 mole of any gas at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) occupies 22.4 L of volume.
- Therefore, 1 mole of nitrogen gas at STP occupies 22.4 L of volume.

c) 6.023 x 10^23 nitrogen atoms

- This option is incorrect as 1 mole of nitrogen gas contains 6.023 x 10^23 N2 molecules, which means it contains twice the number of nitrogen atoms.
- Therefore, 1 mole of nitrogen gas contains 2 x 6.023 x 10^23 nitrogen atoms, which is not represented by this option.

d) 28 g of nitrogen

- This option is correct as the molar mass of nitrogen gas (N2) is approximately 28 g/mol.
- Therefore, 1 mole of nitrogen gas weighs 28 g.

An atom with 3 protons and 4 neutrons will have a valency of 
  • a)
    3
  • b)
    7
  • c)
    1
  • d)
    4
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Yeah as no.of protons= electrons
Number of electrons will be 3 so configuration will be 2,1 so therefore that element will need to give 1 electron to satisfy duplet rule.
If I am not wrong is the element Beryllium???

Wonderful question!

The membrane of Golgi apparatus has connections with those of
  • a)
    nuclear membrane
  • b)
    endoplasmic reticulum
  • c)
    cell membrane
  • d)
    mitochondria
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
The Golgi apparatus receives proteins and lipids (fats) from the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
It modifies some of them and sorts, concentrates and packs them into sealed droplets called vesicles.

Which of the following graphs show that the body is at rest?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

In figure A, we can see that the object continues to remain at a fixed place while the time keeps running. So, the object is at rest, because the object does not change its position with time.

Fat is abundant in
  • a)
    Liver cells
  • b)
    Alveolar tissue
  • c)
    Lymph glands
  • d)
    Adipose tissue
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
D is the correct option.The fat stored in adipose tissue comes from dietary fats or is produced in the body. hormone signaling; adipose tissueWhen hormones signal the need for energy, fatty acids and glycerol are released from triglycerides stored in fat cells (adipocytes) and are delivered to organs and tissues in the body.

Striated muscles are found in
  • a)
    Gall bladder
  • b)
    Wall of bronchi
  • c)
    Skeletal muscles
  • d)
    Lungs
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Sharma answered
Skeletal muscle is one of three major muscle types, the others being cardiac muscle and smooth muscle. It is a form of striated muscle tissue which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system. Most skeletal muscles are attached to bones by bundles of collagen fibers known as tendons.

Assertion (A): Water droplets form on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold water.
Reason (R): Water evaporates from the glass and condenses on the outside.
  • a)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • b)
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
  • c)
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • d)
    If both Assertion and Reason are false
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

- Assertion (A) is true: Water droplets form on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold water because the cold temperature of the glass causes moisture in the air to condense.
- Reason (R) is false: Water does not evaporate from the glass and condense on the outside. Instead, the moisture in the surrounding air condenses on the cooler surface of the glass.
- Therefore, the correct option is C: The assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Match the following with correct response. 
  • a)
    1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
  • b)
    1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
  • c)
    1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
  • d)
    1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Shah answered
Mixtures are one product of mechanically blending or mixing chemical substances such as elements and compounds, without chemical bonding or other chemical change, so that each ingredient substance retains its own chemical properties and makeup.
A chemical compound is a substance composed of two or more different elements chemically bonded together in a fixed proportion by mass. However, not all molecules are compounds. Compounds are pure substances that contain two or more elements combined in a definite fixed proportion.
Any substance that contains only one kind of an atom is known as an element. Because atoms cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, elements such as phosphorus (P4) or sulfur (S8) cannot be broken down into simpler substances by these reactions.
When a molecule is formed from elements of a different species it is a heteroatomic molecule. As an atom is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element, a molecule is the smallest particle of a compound.

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